The evening light dimmed to an aura of creativity and craftsmanship…elements that have always been embraced by the culture of the African American church. Through powerful readings, the re-enactment of Langston Hughes’ “Tambourines to Glory” lit up the stage of Homewood’s Carnegie Library on June 12.
The fascinating story line, written in 1956, held the audience captive as a tale of friendship told the struggles of love, faith and corruption. Centered around the people of a Harlem street corner, smiles spread as the actors and actresses portrayed their characters with inborn professionalism. The phenomenal cast took the audience from the street corner of falsehood to the building of truth. It was that deception that ignited an explosion of jealousy and anger, thereby opening the door to life-changing reality.
Described as “a sparkling gem,” the delightful “Tambourines to Glory” was portrayed by 14 amazing actors and actresses who lined the library’s stage to tell the compelling story. From out of his own life experiences and unique imagination, Hughes did a magnificent job in his description of the characters of yesterday. Within the church of today, there is no doubt that today’s membership includes those same characters.
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